Jan. 15

Kalamazoo Beer Week: Brewer's Happy Hour & Brew and View at the Eccentric Cafe. This is a rare opportunity to meet the people who make Bell’s beer in The Back Room at the Cafe from 5 to 7 p.m. for some informal beer discussion. Snacks will be provided and be sure to stick around afterward for a special beer themed Brew & View (free admission).

Jan. 16

Hopslam and Sliders: Green Dot Stables in Detroit from 5-9 p.m. Mix and match from an extensive menu.

“I Love Beer Mini Tour:”Old Chicago in Portage at 4 p.m. (this special will continue through Feb. 3) - Hopslam, Two Hearted and Captain Spontaneous on draft. Bottle options will also be available.

Kalamazoo Beer Week: Bourbon Barrel Aged Beer, Smoked Meats and Cheese Tasting from 5-9 p.m. - Along with various smoked meats and cheeses, the Eccentric Café will be serving up bourbon barrel aged versions of Cherry Stout, Batch 9,000, Kalamazoo Stout (also a firkin) and Expedition Stout. Black Note will also be on tap. Order a flight and get a sidecar of Lager of the Lakes as well.

Jan. 17

Kalamazoo Beer Week: Minute To Win It Party at Shakespeare's Pub in Kalamazoo at 7 p.m. - Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Raspberry Ale, Two Hearted, Amber and Winter White. Challenge the Bell’s team (and others) to four rounds of short challenges similar to the TV show “A Minute To Win It” and compete for prizes.

Hopslam Release Party:Shamrock Pub in Utica at 6 p.m. - Amber, Porter, Winter White and Two Hearted will also be on tap.

Kalamazoo Beer Week: Jazz Series Tasting with special musical guests Big Organ Trio at the Eccentric Cafe starting at 9:30 p.m. Our Jazz Series - Le Pianiste, Le Contrabassiste and Le Batteur - will come together for a perfect pairing of great beer and live jazz music starting at 9:30 p.m. There is no cover for the music.

Jan. 19

Kalamazoo Beer Week: Vintage Bell's Beer Tasting at the Eccentric Cafe from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A silent auction for charity will include vintage Bell's gear and beer.$10 admission includes 4 drink tickets and a commemorative tasting glass. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each with most samples ranging in price from $1 to $2 (each sample is two to three ounces). Bottles will be priced accordingly.

Indiana

Jan. 15

Hopslam Tapping Party:Chumley's in Lafayette from 6-10 p.m. Two Hearted will also be on tap.

Jan. 17

Hopslam Release Party (plus firkin):Fiddler's Hearth in South Bend at 5 p.m. - Rednose ESB, Harvest Ale, Roundhouse IRA, Two Hearted, Midwestern Pale Ale and Golden Rye will also be on tap

Below is a look at our events this week in Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota and Ohio.

Michigan

Jan. 8

Hopslam Release Party:Ashley's Ann Arbor at 6 p.m. The author of the best toast will get to purchase the first pint of the year and have their words read aloud to start the season off right. To enter, email your best toast to Hopslam to toast@bellsbeer.com.

Jan. 9

Hail to the Hops:Fraser's Pub in Ann Arbor. Beginning at 5 p.m., we will tap Hopslam and a Two Hearted firkin. We will also feature some other heavy hop hitters: Hopsoulution, This one goes to 11, Captain Spontaneous and Two Hearted.

Hopslam Release Party: Karl's Cabin in Plymouth from 6-11 p.m. Special musical guest The Flutter & Wow will keep the party "hopping." Amber Ale, Two Hearted and Winter White will also be available. Reservations are recommended. Please call ahead -734-455-8450.

Jan. 12

Jan. 13

Hopslam Poetry Slam: The Tap Room in Ypsilanti at 5 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for your best Hopslam poems! On tap: Hopslam (of course), This one goes to 11, Best Brown and Captain Spontaneous.

Minnesota

Jan. 10

Bell's Beer Class: Westside Liquor in Willmar from 6-7:30 p.m. Jason Gillum will talk about our brewery and brand history. He will also lead a sampling of a number of Bell's offerings and discuss style, history and how each made it into the Bell's portfolio.

Indiana

Jan. 8

Hopslam Release Party:The Ale Emporium in Indianapolis starting at 5 p.m. Christmas Ale, Two Hearted, Best Brown, Winter White, The Oracle and Captain Spontaneous will also be featured on draft in addition to bottles of This one goes to 11, Hell Hath No Fury and Kalamazoo Stout.

Jan. 12

South Bend BrewFest:Century Center Great Hall from 1-5 p.m. Come and check out the Bell's table at this years festival! Tickets are $35 and include a commemorative glass, program and food coupon. Designated driver tickets are available for $10 and include a food coupon and unlimited soda/water. Tickets are available online.

Ohio

Jan. 13

Hopslam Kick-off:Tremont TapHouse in Cleveland at 3:30 p.m. Come early for brunch and stay for the Hopslam.

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